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Assessment of physical problems, psychological stress and social problems perceived by mothers of hospitalized neonates, in SNCU of a selected hospital, West Bengal
Authors
Debarpita Mukherjee
Abstract
A descriptive survey was conducted on assessment
of physical problems, psychological stress and social problems perceived by
mothers of hospitalized neonates, in SNCU of a selected hospital, West Bengal.
The objectives of the study were to find out the physical problems, perceived
psychological stress and social problems of mothers of hospitalized neonates
admitted in SNCU and to determine association between
physical problems, psychological stress and social problems with selected
socio-demographic variables. The conceptual framework
of Conservation Theory of Myra Levine was used and descriptive survey design
was adopted. Study was conducted among 120 purposively selected mothers of
newborn babies admitted in SNCU of Asansol District Hospital. Structured
Interview Schedule was prepared to collect the data of demographic
characteristics, physical problems and social problems of mother; Record
analysis for demographic data of the Newborn and modified PSS: NICU for
assessment of psychological problems. The findings of the study were: major
(22.02%) problem was breast engorgement, 16.30% was fatigue. Among the mothers,
50% had moderate stress, 43.33% had severe stress and 6.67% mothers had mild
stress. Total 93.33% of the mothers had Financial Problems, 57.71% had problem
regarding Religious Belief and Superstitions, 27.17% had problem in Activity
Performance, 5.56% mothers had problem in Family Support and 5.28% mothers had
social problem in communication and there was no significant association between
physical problems, psychological stress and social problems with selected
socio-demographic variables. It is concluded that mothers of hospitalized
neonates experience physical problems, psychological stress and social
problems. The study has implications in the field of nursing practice, nursing
education, nursing administration and nursing research. A similar study can be
conducted on a larger scale sampling by randomization in a different setting
for generalization.
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Pages:61-67
How to cite this article:
Debarpita Mukherjee "Assessment of physical problems, psychological stress and social problems perceived by mothers of hospitalized neonates, in SNCU of a selected hospital, West Bengal". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 61-67
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